The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has awarded Cintia Citterio, Ph.D., a $1.7 million, five-year R01 grant as the sole Principal Investigator. Citterio joined CUSP in August of 2023 as an Assistant Professor funded by a K01 award from the NIDDK. This major award builds on the success of that
In August 2025, Kathleen “Kathy” Besinque, Pharm.D., retired from teaching following a distinguished 42-year career in pharmacy education. Besinque’s retirement was appropriately marked by being awarded the 2025 Pharmacist of the Year by California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP). Besinque’s career is defined by her service and advocacy to the pharmacy profession, and she is
A new Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs (MSRA) program has launched at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and will welcome its first cohort in fall 2026. “The MSRA program uniquely blends science, policy, and legal standards, ensuring that innovative healthcare solutions reach patients safely and effectively,” says Marc Fleming, Ph.D., the Chair of the
Emanuelle Schwartzman, Pharm.D., has been awarded a 2025 California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Practitioner Recognition Program Award. This award formally recognizes pharmacists who demonstrate an ongoing level of involvement and commitment to educating practitioners, residents, students, administrators, and/or the public in the pharmacy practice. Schwartzman is CUSP’s Department of Pharmacy Practice Chair, and also serves
CUSP is pleased to recognize two outstanding alumni whose impact is felt through mentorship, professional leadership, and service to Chapman University and the broader pharmacy field. Following this year’s White Coat Ceremony, the Alumni Leadership Award was presented to John Andraos, Pharm.D., and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award was presented to Isaac Lee, Pharm.D. Andraos
Regulatory affairs is one of the most impactful careers in life sciences. Professionals intersect science, policy, and innovation to bring effective medical products to the market. For Priyanka Dheer, M.S., Chapman University School of Pharmacy offered a uniquely supportive environment to explore regulatory affairs during her time as a Master’s student. Courses like Ethics, Regulation,
At Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, one of California’s largest safety-net hospitals, patients navigate medical complexities while also facing difficult realities like unstable housing, limited income, low health literacy, and living with chronic conditions that often go untreated for years. These challenges ask healthcare providers to think creatively and compassionately about how to provide specialized care, including
In life-threatening emergencies, every second matters, and our students know that mere moments can prevent fatalities. Each year, Chapman University School of Pharmacy students teach our neighbors throughout Southern California to have proactive responses and how to be active bystanders following traumatic events as part of the Stop the Bleed campaign. Stop the Bleed is
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Hindu Rao began her term as the Chair of the American Pharmacists Association Quality Based Care Community SIG. Dr. Jeff Goad received the Inaugural International Society of Travel Medicine award for Excellence and Achievement in Travel Health Pharmacy in New Orleans, LA on May 11, 2025. Dr. Luma Munjy and Dr.
The second annual CUSP Patient Safety Award was presented to Keykavous Parang, Pharm.D., Ph.D, and Coco Yang, Ph.D., for their collaborative proposal “Peptide-Drug Conjugates to Enhance Doxorubicin Safety: A Novel Strategy to Reduce Cardiotoxicity and Improve Patient Outcomes.” Following recommendations of CUSP’s Science and Patient Safety Committees, this award recognizes innovative research proposals by an